Tel Aviv: Israeli company Elbit Systems on October 19 announced that it was awarded a contract valued at approximately $235 million to supply EXTRA-MR (Medium Range) rockets and Precise and Universal Launching System (PULS) rocket artillery systems to a European customer, under a government-to-government (G-to-G) agreement between the Israel Ministry of Defence and the customer country’s Ministry of Defence. The contract will be performed over a period of three years.
Under the contract, Elbit Systems will supply the medium-range variant of the company’s EXTRA supersonic rocket system. The contract also includes the delivery of PULS launchers, additional rocket-artillery-related platforms, and integrated logistics support.
The EXTRA-MR (Medium-Range) is a precision-guided rocket munition designed for mid-range operational scenarios, enabling highly accurate engagement of high-value targets at ranges of up to 80 km. Fully compatible with Elbit Systems’ PULS and existing C4I architectures, the system provides a flexible and cost-effective capability across a broad range of mission profiles.
Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems, stated, “This contract award further strengthens Elbit Systems’ position as a global leader in rocket artillery systems and reflects the growing international demand for our advanced rocket and launcher capabilities. The PULS systems and precision rocket solutions are recognised among the leading systems in their category and have been selected by a growing number of customers worldwide, including European and NATO member states. We remain committed to delivering advanced operational capabilities that support our customers’ evolving defence requirements.”
-The writer is an Israel-based freelance journalist. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda
